Yuki, Witch of Winter
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Kingdom of Hymelia, Frontier
Barony of Yarrell
Barony of Yarrell
Man's Voice
...got her surrounded...
Man's Voice
...
...no escape now...
...no escape now...
Woman's Voice
...careful. She's a witch...
...knows what she'll do...
...knows what she'll do...
???
(Voices all around the tower...)
Man's Voice
Open up, Winter Witch!
We know you're here.
We know you're here.
Yuki
What business do you have with me,
at this hour of the night?
at this hour of the night?
Man
Don't play dumb!
Give back my daughter!
Give back my daughter!
Woman
What have you done to her?! She came to
learn your witchery, and hasn't returned!
learn your witchery, and hasn't returned!
Yuki
(This again...
I'm used to it by now, but still.)
I'm used to it by now, but still.)
Man
Our son is gone, too!
Woman
Where are our daughters?!
Yuki
(This is a lot of them, though. This may
be the first time I've faced so many.)
be the first time I've faced so many.)
Man
Our kids all vanished on their way home
from your witch tower!
from your witch tower!
Woman
Give me back my daughter!
Give me back my Ema!
Give me back my Ema!
Yuki
I'm sorry, but I don't remember a girl
named—
named—
Man
You don't even remember the names of
the children you slaughter, then?!
the children you slaughter, then?!
Yuki
Slaughter?
Woman
Everyone knows the Winter Witch kills
children to keep herself beautiful!
children to keep herself beautiful!
Man
So that's why you've been collecting
the children!
the children!
Woman
Ema! Oh, Ema! She's gone, isn't she?!
You sucked out her life force!
You sucked out her life force!
Yuki
Sucked out her life force?
That's ridiculous.
That's ridiculous.
Yuki
Many children come here to learn magic.
I accept anyone with the talent.
I accept anyone with the talent.
Yuki
Unfortunately, some don't have the drive
to keep coming for lessons.
to keep coming for lessons.
Yuki
I apologize, but I have no memory of
a girl named Ema studying here.
a girl named Ema studying here.
Woman
Don't let the witch fool you!
She's a monster, through and through!
She's a monster, through and through!
Woman
I heard the Winter Witch seduces village
men and turns them into statues of ice!
men and turns them into statues of ice!
Woman
She gets jealous of women with lovers,
and buries them under avalanches!
and buries them under avalanches!
Yuki
(Rumors and hearsay... Any time anything
bad happens, it's always my fault.)
bad happens, it's always my fault.)
Woman
She's nothing but a harpy!
Witch! Harlot!
Witch! Harlot!
Yuki
(No matter where I go,
I'll always be the Winter Witch...)
I'll always be the Winter Witch...)
Yuki
(I'll have to leave this town, too. A pity.
I rather liked it.)
I rather liked it.)
Man
S-she summoned her witch-staff!
What are you doing, witch?!
What are you doing, witch?!
Yuki
Calling an avalanche. If you want to live,
leave. I'll not darken your doors again.
leave. I'll not darken your doors again.
???
Wait, Yuki!
My son... My son is missing!
My son... My son is missing!
Yuki
You...
Yuki
(I know her well.
Her and her son, Marcel.)
Her and her son, Marcel.)
Yuki
(He's my best student by far. A fatherless
boy from a poor home...)
boy from a poor home...)
Yuki
(He wanted to become a great magician
and support his mother.)
and support his mother.)
Marcel's Mother
The last person who saw him said...
That they saw him with you.
That they saw him with you.
Marcel's Mother
If you've taken my boy away,
return him at once!
return him at once!
Yuki
...I don't know where he is.
I promise you, I don't!
I promise you, I don't!
Yuki
Ngh!
Yuki
(Something hit me in the head. I hear
laughter... My head hurts.)
laughter... My head hurts.)
Yuki
(Are they going to imprison me?
Or just murder me on my doorstep?)
Or just murder me on my doorstep?)
Yuki
(...I don't care. The Winter Witch was
never going to get a peaceful end...)
never going to get a peaceful end...)
Scene 2
Luther
...And so you defeated Aeon Lord Xandra,
and protected Urg Roa, you say...
and protected Urg Roa, you say...
Rody
Yeah. The other Aeon Lord got away,
though.
though.
Druke
I thought we were done for. We'd better
get a good reward for this, eh, partner?
get a good reward for this, eh, partner?
Luther
...
Luther
(Rody. A common mercenary, boorish,
without a shred of dignity or pride.)
without a shred of dignity or pride.)
Luther
(For the Crimson Crest to reside in such
a man... It is galling beyond belief.)
a man... It is galling beyond belief.)
Rody
What's the matter, your Lordship?
You feeling alright?
You feeling alright?
Luther
...Yes. We are grateful to you for slaying
the Aeon Lord, and you will be rewarded.
the Aeon Lord, and you will be rewarded.
Luther
The Crestbearer must be the one to end
the Pandemonium. We're counting on you.
the Pandemonium. We're counting on you.
Rody
Right.
I'll do everything in my power.
I'll do everything in my power.
Luther
...How reassuring. In that case, Sir Hero,
I have a request for you.
I have a request for you.
Luther
The Barony of Yarrell in Hymelia has been
plagued by a string of disappearances.
plagued by a string of disappearances.
Luther
It began with the Pandemonium, and the
number of victims has only increased.
number of victims has only increased.
Druke
So you think an Aeon Lord's involved?
Luther
It is likely. I would like you to go to
Yarrell, and find out the truth.
Yarrell, and find out the truth.
Rody
If it is an Aeon Lord behind it all, it
makes sense for us to go, yeah.
makes sense for us to go, yeah.
Luther
Hymelia is...loath to allow agents of a
foreign power into their territory.
foreign power into their territory.
Luther
Even when invaded by the neighboring
Bergaria Empire, the King of Hymelia...
Bergaria Empire, the King of Hymelia...
Luther
...famously refused aid from Rigland,
despite our military alliance.
despite our military alliance.
Rody
So no sending in the Red Dragon Knights,
huh.
huh.
Luther
I would like you to keep your allegiances
to Rigland secret while you investigate.
to Rigland secret while you investigate.
Luther
The people of Yarrell are strong-willed
and proud defenders of Hymelia.
and proud defenders of Hymelia.
Luther
If they discover we are investigating, it
could become a diplomatic incident.
could become a diplomatic incident.
Druke
Too proud to accept help, huh?
They sound like a pain in the ass.
They sound like a pain in the ass.
Rody
Sure does sound familiar, though.
Huh, partner?
Huh, partner?
Luther
If Yarrell falls to Bergaria, then Hymelia,
and even Rigland, are in danger.
and even Rigland, are in danger.
Rody
And if Rigland falls, the Knights are
done for.
done for.
Druke
Which means the Eternal gets free reign
over all of Erden.
over all of Erden.
Luther
If this incident threatens to destabilize
Yarrell, we cannot leave it unhandled.
Yarrell, we cannot leave it unhandled.
Rody
Leave it to us. We'll find out what's
really going on out there.
really going on out there.
Luther
Remember not to be reckless. We cannot
afford to lose you, Crestbearer.
afford to lose you, Crestbearer.
Scene 3
Druke
Once we get through this forest, we'll be
at the town where Baron Yarrell lives.
at the town where Baron Yarrell lives.
Rody
Right. I hear it's a pretty big town, so
there's bound to be some good taverns.
there's bound to be some good taverns.
Druke
Haha. Still, what a letdown this trip has
been so far, eh?
been so far, eh?
Druke
At first cart travel wasn't so bad, but
man, I'm sick of it now.
man, I'm sick of it now.
Druke
With mass disappearances goin' on, you'd
think we'd see at least one kidnapper.
think we'd see at least one kidnapper.
Rody
We've been on the trade roads all this
time, after all. They're safer than—
time, after all. They're safer than—
Rody
Huh? Hey...!
Druke! Get up!
Druke! Get up!
Druke
What is it, bandits?
...Hey! That's a wrecked caravan!
...Hey! That's a wrecked caravan!
Rody
Lots of guards down...
I don't see any survivors.
I don't see any survivors.
Druke
Look there. Those are monster claw
marks for sure.
marks for sure.
Rody
The goods are destroyed too. Bandits
would have just stolen the cart itself...
would have just stolen the cart itself...
Druke
...
Rody
Looks like they were headed from the
Barony to the capital of Hymelia.
Barony to the capital of Hymelia.
Druke
(Something's off... I don't smell any
monsters.)
monsters.)
Druke
(Plenty of claw and bite marks, but not
a single whiff of monster at all.)
a single whiff of monster at all.)
Druke
(I've never heard of any monster that
could fool a kud's nose...)
could fool a kud's nose...)
Rody
Druke!
Druke
Hm?
What?
What?
Rody
A survivor!
Under the wreckage!
Under the wreckage!
Druke
Step aside. I got this.
Rrrgh!
Rrrgh!
???
Help...please...
Help me...!
Help me...!
Rody
Stay calm!
We've got you!
We've got you!
???
Everyone...everyone's dead. That giant
beast, it...I thought I would die, too...
beast, it...I thought I would die, too...
Druke
...
???
I'm Alira, a dancer. I was riding with this
caravan to the Baron's town.
caravan to the Baron's town.
Alira
I had heard it was a prosperous place, so
I thought I could find work there...
I thought I could find work there...
Alira
But it seems it was reckless of me to
travel during the Pandemonium.
travel during the Pandemonium.
Alira
I'm lucky the baggage hid me from the
monsters, but next time...
monsters, but next time...
Rody
Right... Well, I'm glad at least one
person survived.
person survived.
Alira
Um... Pray, are you two traveling to the
Baron's town?
Baron's town?
Rody
Yeah, that's right.
Alira
Could I travel with you? I don't stand a
chance with monsters like that about...
chance with monsters like that about...
Alira
You two are strong, right? Especially you,
sir kud.
sir kud.
Alira
You moved all that heavy wreckage
just like that.
just like that.
Rody
Sure, we can take you to town, at least.
Alira
Really? Thank you! We'll have to get
people together to bury these poor souls.
people together to bury these poor souls.
Druke
(Psst. Hey, Rody.
Hold up.)
Hold up.)
Rody
Huh? What's up?
Druke
(Something feels off about her story.)
Druke
(This wagon is facing the wrong way to
be going to the Baron's town.)
be going to the Baron's town.)
Druke
(And I don't smell any traces of beasts
around this wreckage.)
around this wreckage.)
Druke
(She's lying to us. At the very least,
she's hiding something.)
she's hiding something.)
Rody
(Yeah, I think so too.)
Druke
(Then why—!)
Rody
(You want to leave a civilian alone out
here in the middle of the Pandemonium?)
here in the middle of the Pandemonium?)
Rody
(We've got a ways yet to town. Let's see
what we can learn from her on the way.)
what we can learn from her on the way.)
Druke
You're too soft, partner. Don't cry to me
when it bites you in the ass someday.
when it bites you in the ass someday.
Rody
Hah, won't happen. You've got my back,
after all. Right?
after all. Right?
Druke
Seriously, man...
Alira
Hey, so! Can I ride in your cart?
Rody
Sure, hop in.
Next stop, the Baron's town.
Next stop, the Baron's town.
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Rody
So where are you from, Alira?
Alira
A town very, very far away.
Rody
Huh, you don't say?
Whereabouts?
Whereabouts?
Alira
So far away the name wouldn't mean
anything to you, I'm afraid.
anything to you, I'm afraid.
Rody
Ah, that's too bad. But you rode here
with those merchants? Where'd you meet?
with those merchants? Where'd you meet?
Alira
At a tavern I was dancing at.
Rody
Cool, cool. Where was that?
Alira
A town very, very far away.
Rody
Too far away to mean anything to me,
huh?
huh?
Alira
Yes, I imagine so.
Druke
(Ugh, it's been like this the whole way.
Never gives a straight answer to anything.)
Never gives a straight answer to anything.)
Druke
(No way that meathead's gonna get
anything useful out of her, anyway.)
anything useful out of her, anyway.)
Alira
So you're a mercenary, Rody?
No wonder you look so strong! ♪
No wonder you look so strong! ♪
Rody
Hey, don't grab onto me. You'll make
me yank the reins.
me yank the reins.
Alira
Oh, sorry. I just wanted to thank you for
saving my life, that's all.
saving my life, that's all.
Alira
Most men would be glad to get a hug
from a pretty girl, don't you think?
from a pretty girl, don't you think?
Rody
Well, maybe, but I'm a married man with
a kid on the way, so...
a kid on the way, so...
Alira
Oh, really?! Then here, a hug of
congratulations!
congratulations!
Rody
H-hey...!
Druke
(And when she's pressed, she throws the
conversation off like that.)
conversation off like that.)
Druke
(She's a sly one. No way Rody's getting
anything out of her.)
anything out of her.)
Alira
And a big hug for you, too, Drukey!
Druke
Whoa!
Alira
Aww, what's the matter?
You don't like hugs either, Drukey?
You don't like hugs either, Drukey?
Druke
I-I don't mind 'em, but...
What's all this "Drukey" stuff, huh?
What's all this "Drukey" stuff, huh?
Alira
It's a nickname!
Cute, isn't it?
Cute, isn't it?
Druke
I don't need a nickname!
Rody
Ha...
Hahaha!
Hahaha!
Druke
Shut your face, Rody!
Alira
But you're so strong and fierce. Shouldn't
your name be a little friendly, at least?
your name be a little friendly, at least?
Druke
I'm gonna be blunt.
I don't trust you.
I don't trust you.
Alira
Huh?
You don't?
You don't?
Druke
I'm not as simple as that dope up there!
I'm sharp enough for the both of us!
I'm sharp enough for the both of us!
Alira
So you're suspicious of me? That makes
sense...I'm sorry. I— I just...
sense...I'm sorry. I— I just...
Druke
H-hey, don't you start crying...look, we
just don't know enough about you, so...
just don't know enough about you, so...
Alira
Just kidding!
Druke
Those were crocodile tears?!
Damn it, this is why I don't trust you!
Damn it, this is why I don't trust you!
Alira
You're just so cute, Drukey. I couldn't
help but want to tease you.
help but want to tease you.
Druke
The instant we pass the gate, you're out
on your ear! Crack those reins, partner.
on your ear! Crack those reins, partner.
Rody
Haha, I'm on it.
Giddyup!
Giddyup!
Druke
Hey, isn't this place supposed to be
"prosperous"?
"prosperous"?
Alira
That's what I'd heard.
Rody
Not many people in the streets at all... I
was hoping to ask the way to the manor.
was hoping to ask the way to the manor.
Alira
You have business at the manor house?
Rody
Well, uh... Yeah, you know.
Just normal mercenary business.
Just normal mercenary business.
Druke
It's not like the place is deserted. Let's
just grab someone.
just grab someone.
Druke
Hey, you there.
I got something to ask you.
I got something to ask you.
Passerby
Eeep!
K-kidnappers!
K-kidnappers!
Druke
Huh?
Passerby
S-stay away from me!
I knew I should have stayed inside!
I knew I should have stayed inside!
Rody
...He ran away.
Druke
Seems like they're more scared by these
disappearances than we thought.
disappearances than we thought.
Alira
Hmm, I bet he was just scared of you,
Drukey! You did roar at him pretty loud.
Drukey! You did roar at him pretty loud.
Druke
H-huh?!
Alira
Here, how about I ask next?
Excuse me? Excuse me, sir? ♪
Excuse me? Excuse me, sir? ♪
Druke
Tch. Why'd they tell Alira so easily, huh?
Rody
Come on, stop sulking already.
Druke
How long are you gonna follow us,
anyway?
anyway?
Alira
No one will talk to you two scary fellows
without me, right? And I do owe you.
without me, right? And I do owe you.
Alira
So I'll stick with you a while. Just leave
all the questioning to me!
all the questioning to me!
Druke
Hah. Do what you like.
Alira
Look! That must be the manor there.
Rody
Looks like some kind of gathering at
the front gate there.
the front gate there.
Druke
Petitioners, probably.
Wanna come back another time?
Wanna come back another time?
Rody
Aren't you curious what they're
petitioning about, though?
petitioning about, though?
Druke
They do seem pretty worked up. Maybe
it's related to the disappearances.
it's related to the disappearances.
Merchant
How are we supposed to do business with
the trade roads in this state, my Lord?!
the trade roads in this state, my Lord?!
Baron Yarrell
...
Druke
So that's the baron, huh. Must be a pretty
big deal for him to show up himself.
big deal for him to show up himself.
Merchant
Just this morning, our caravan was
attacked in the forest outside town.
attacked in the forest outside town.
Merchant
I was able to escape, but my colleagues...
Merchant
The villain slew all of our guards in an
instant.
instant.
Merchant
Please, your Lordship! The murderer
must be caught and brought to justice!
must be caught and brought to justice!
Baron Yarrell
Peace, man. We will secure the trade
routes and see justice served.
routes and see justice served.
Merchant
Thank you, my Lord.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much.
Baron Yarrell
Can you describe this murderer?
Merchant
It was a woman, with long pink hair,
showing a lot of skin. A dancer, by looks.
showing a lot of skin. A dancer, by looks.
Rody
A pink-haired dancer...
Druke
Showing a lot of skin...?!
Merchant
Yes, very much like that woman there.
Alira
...
Merchant
Hm? ...Aaah! That's her! It was her!
I'm sure of it!
I'm sure of it!
Rody
Hey, this has to be some kind of mistake!
Rody
This woman just escaped a monster
attack on a caravan in the woods.
attack on a caravan in the woods.
Baron Yarrell
We will have her questioned. You two—
You will come along with us.
You will come along with us.
Druke
This is some kind of joke, right?
Come on, Alira, tell them— huh?!
Come on, Alira, tell them— huh?!
Rody
She's gone?!
Baron Yarrell
Fled at the first opportunity, I see.
The mark of a guilty heart.
The mark of a guilty heart.
Baron Yarrell
Capture her. Turn over every cobblestone
if you must.
if you must.
Soldier
Yes, my Lord!
Baron Yarrell
And look into these two, as well.
Soldier
Don't move, you two. Don't resist, if you
know what's good for you.
know what's good for you.
Druke
Hey, wait! Hands off!
Soldier
My Lord! A weapon that looks to be
stolen, among the kud's belongings!
stolen, among the kud's belongings!
Druke
What?!
Rody
That's ridiculous!
Merchant
Yes, that's one of our wares.
I'm sure of it.
I'm sure of it.
Soldier 2
The man was carrying a knife of
Bergarian design.
Bergarian design.
Merchant
Aaah! Indeed, there's no mistaking
the craftsmanship.
the craftsmanship.
Baron Yarrell
I see. Marauders from Bergaria, are you?
Druke
That's ridiculous!
There's gotta be some kind of mistake!
There's gotta be some kind of mistake!
Rody
...Alira! She planted those on us when
she hugged us!
she hugged us!
Baron Yarrell
We will have the truth from these men in
due time. Imprison them.
due time. Imprison them.
Druke
Damn it, she played us!
Rody
(Druke and I were found guilty, and
thrown into a strange pit in the manor.)
thrown into a strange pit in the manor.)
Rody
(Seems like it's reserved for those who
deserve a fate worse than death...)
deserve a fate worse than death...)
Scene 5
Norza
Argento. Still hammering away in your
gloomy pit, I see.
gloomy pit, I see.
Argento
Norza. Always a pleasure to see you, too.
Are you after a new weapon?
Are you after a new weapon?
Norza
No. This blade you forged is all I need.
It's my fate, you see.
It's my fate, you see.
Norza
That fate sharpens its edge, and guides
me ever closer to true strength.
me ever closer to true strength.
Argento
I'm so glad you like it. That one's a
particular favorite of mine, after all.
particular favorite of mine, after all.
Norza
So? How are your plans proceeding?
Argento
Quite well, thank you.
Norza
The Pandemonium has started. Stop your
tinkering, and come do your duty.
tinkering, and come do your duty.
Norza
The time has come to lay waste to Erden.
Argento
Lay waste to Erden? I already am. My
weapons are spread far and wide.
weapons are spread far and wide.
Argento
Powerful weapons have a pull. Those who
find them will want to use them.
find them will want to use them.
Argento
Humans will slay each other for them.
Kingdoms will bring each other to ruin...
Kingdoms will bring each other to ruin...
Argento
Even the Red Dragon Knights will fall
to temptation in time.
to temptation in time.
Argento
No one will be left to oppose us. The
Pandemonium will carry on, forever.
Pandemonium will carry on, forever.
Norza
And how many centuries do you intend
to wait for that to happen?
to wait for that to happen?
Argento
It's a slow, but assured death. My wares
invite wars between avaricious nobles...
invite wars between avaricious nobles...
Argento
And the survivors will seize the blades
and spread them to the ends of Erden.
and spread them to the ends of Erden.
Argento
The strife of man will tear this world
apart, slowly but surely! That's my role.
apart, slowly but surely! That's my role.
Argento
In a manner of speaking, by using my
blade, my young friend...
blade, my young friend...
Argento
You're not an Aeon Lord.
You're simply one of my pawns.
You're simply one of my pawns.
Norza
Hah. Ancient history, old man.
Norza
I'm stronger than you now. Go ahead—
Try treating me like a pawn now.
Try treating me like a pawn now.
Argento
Oho. Your bravado reminds me of your
old teacher.
old teacher.
Norza
...I have more important things to do
than stand here listening to you blather.
than stand here listening to you blather.
Norza
I'm letting you live because you're of use
to me. Don't forget that.
to me. Don't forget that.
Norza
The instant that's not true anymore, I'll
cut you down without a second thought.
cut you down without a second thought.
Argento
Yes, I'll be of use. Especially with this
new ore I've just received.
new ore I've just received.
Argento
With each hammer blow, forging the end
of this world... Haha. Hahahaha!
of this world... Haha. Hahahaha!
Scene 6
Druke
Damn it...
How big is this place, anyway?
How big is this place, anyway?
Druke
All these hallways are identical.
Everywhere we go, it all looks the same.
Everywhere we go, it all looks the same.
Rody
Actually, I think we're just going in
circles.
circles.
Druke
I swear, as soon as we get out of here,
I'm gonna find Alira and I'm gonna— hm?
I'm gonna find Alira and I'm gonna— hm?
Rody
What is it?
Druke
Is that a person?
See? Way down the hallway there.
See? Way down the hallway there.
Druke
Must be a prisoner like us.
Rody
Let's go talk to them.
Maybe we can help each other.
Maybe we can help each other.
Woman
...
Druke
Look, it is a person after all!
Rody
Were you imprisoned in here too?
Rody
I'm Rody and this is Druke. We're looking
for the exit, but this place is massive.
for the exit, but this place is massive.
Rody
Do you want to work together? If we work
together, maybe we can escape.
together, maybe we can escape.
Woman
Sorry, but...
I'd rather stay here.
I'd rather stay here.
Druke
Here? With no food or water? That's
like saying you want to die.
like saying you want to die.
Woman
Exactly.
Leave me alone, please.
Leave me alone, please.
Rody
You must've been wandering around a
long time down here.
long time down here.
Rody
But don't give up. We're mercenaries,
see? We're experts at survival.
see? We're experts at survival.
Rody
We'll find the exit for sure. So don't give
up, okay? We'll make it.
up, okay? We'll make it.
Woman
I'm not in despair because I can't find
the exit.
the exit.
Woman
Look over there. In the corner.
Druke
...Bones. Looks like human.
Woman
A prisoner, who died down here in the
dark.
dark.
Woman
Look closely. Try not to blink or
look away.
look away.
Druke
Hm...? What's that?!
Woman
See the orb of fire floating above the
corpse?
corpse?
Woman
That's the body's soul. It can't escape or
dissipate. It's stuck here, forever.
dissipate. It's stuck here, forever.
Rody
Now that I look, there's a lot of them
around here, huh?
around here, huh?
Woman
This labyrinth is a huge boneyard. One
cursed so the souls can never escape.
cursed so the souls can never escape.
Woman
We'll end up just like them. Why waste
your time struggling against it?
your time struggling against it?
Woman
It's nicer in here than it is out there,
anyway... You ought to give up, too.
anyway... You ought to give up, too.
Druke
Hah. It'll take more than this to break
the spirit of a warrior of Urg Roa.
the spirit of a warrior of Urg Roa.
Druke
Come on. Doesn't this make you wanna
kick and scream?
kick and scream?
Druke
Those bastards who threw us in here are
convinced we'll die down in this pit.
convinced we'll die down in this pit.
Druke
Don't you wanna prove 'em wrong? Let's
stuff their smug teeth down their throats.
stuff their smug teeth down their throats.
Druke
And you can prove the rest of the world
wrong at the same time.
wrong at the same time.
Druke
That's how we Urg Roans do it!
Woman
...
...Hah.
...Hah.
Druke
What, did I say something funny?
Woman
No, just something very foolish.
Druke
You making fun of me?
Woman
Well, I have nothing better to do until I
die. I suppose I'll walk along with you.
die. I suppose I'll walk along with you.
Rody
That's all we can ask for.
Good job, Druke.
Good job, Druke.
Druke
Ha, sounds sarcastic coming from you.
Rody
You seem like you know a lot about magic.
That should come in handy down here.
That should come in handy down here.
Rody
Good to meet you, uh...
Yuki
My name is Yuki.
Not that it matters.
Not that it matters.
Yuki
We stand almost no chance of getting
out of here, after all.
out of here, after all.
Scene 7
Rody
So, what did you do before you ended up
down here, Yuki?
down here, Yuki?
Yuki
...What does that matter?
Why even ask?
Why even ask?
Rody
Just curious, I guess. It might give us a
hint on how to get out of here.
hint on how to get out of here.
Yuki
I already told you, it doesn't matter.
Rody
Hmm, okay then...
What's your favorite food, then?
What's your favorite food, then?
Yuki
Didn't you hear me?
There's no point to asking.
There's no point to asking.
Rody
But there's no harm either, right?
Just making conversation, I guess...
Just making conversation, I guess...
Druke
(I understand wanting her to open up, but
he's going about this all wrong.)
he's going about this all wrong.)
Rody
Hey, I know. How about I tell you how
Druke and I met? I was visiting Urg Roa...
Druke and I met? I was visiting Urg Roa...
Druke
(Psst! Hey! Have you forgotten?! We're
supposed to keep your Crest secret!)
supposed to keep your Crest secret!)
Rody
(I'll gloss it over, don't worry. It's not
fair to just ask, right?)
fair to just ask, right?)
Yuki
...
Rody
And so it turned out Alira betrayed us,
and we got thrown in here.
and we got thrown in here.
Yuki
...
Rody
...
Druke
(Whew, this is awkward.)
Yuki
...!
Druke
Huh? Something's down that way. A kid?
Looks like a whole bunch of 'em.
Looks like a whole bunch of 'em.
Rody
Let's check it out!
Yuki
Marcel!
Marcel
Ah... Miss Yuki!
Everyone! Miss Yuki's here to save us!
Everyone! Miss Yuki's here to save us!
Children
Miss Yuki! It's really you!
Rody
You know these kids?
Yuki
I would know them anywhere.
They're all my students.
They're all my students.
Yuki
What are you all doing here?
Marcel
On my way home from class, I suddenly
felt faint, and when I woke up, I was here.
felt faint, and when I woke up, I was here.
Marcel
Same for everyone else.
Druke
Why would innocent children be thrown
in a prison?
in a prison?
Rody
The entrance is in the baron's manor.
He must be involved in all this somehow.
He must be involved in all this somehow.
Druke
Hey. You think all those disappearances...
Rody
Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing.
Marcel
We've been looking for the exit for ages...
Marcel
But we're all so hungry, and it's scary,
and chilly too...
and chilly too...
Marcel
We even stopped looking for the exit...
But then you came, Miss!
But then you came, Miss!
Yuki
You were all very brave. But it's alright
now. We're going to rescue you.
now. We're going to rescue you.
Rody
So you're a teacher, huh?
Yuki
Ah... Yes.
Druke
Heh. Guess we can't give up and die
after all, huh?
after all, huh?
Yuki
...
Rody
Druke, you go first. Then Yuki and the
kids, and I'll take up the rear.
kids, and I'll take up the rear.
Rody
These kids have been through hell. I'll
make sure none of them fall behind.
make sure none of them fall behind.
Druke
You got it.
Yuki
Rody...
Druke...
Druke...
Yuki
Please.
Save these children.
Save these children.
Rody
Of course.
Druke
You can count on us!
Yuki
Isn't that great, everyone? These two
are going to help us get out of here!
are going to help us get out of here!
Rody
(She's like a different person now.)
Rody
(This must be the real Yuki.
I'm sure of it.)
I'm sure of it.)
Druke
Let's slow down. Hurrying will just make
us more tired...hm?
us more tired...hm?
Rody
What's the matter?
Druke
There it is again.
Feels like a draft.
Feels like a draft.
Yuki
A draft?
That's impossible.
That's impossible.
Rody
Kud have super-strong senses. And their
greatest warriors' senses are even better.
greatest warriors' senses are even better.
Druke
I didn't notice it the first time we came
through here, but now I'm sure.
through here, but now I'm sure.
Druke
If we keep going in circles, we'll never
find the way out.
find the way out.
Druke
But...yeah, I think it's this wall.
Haaa!
Haaa!
A dull sound reverberates through the
cavern.
cavern.
Rody
An echo from behind the wall...
Druke
The air feels different here. I bet there's
a hollow space behind this wall.
a hollow space behind this wall.
Druke
Right. Let's bust it down.
Yuki
...Alright.
Children, get away from the wall.
Children, get away from the wall.
Druke
Here goes...
Haaaa!
Haaaa!
Druke
Hey, what the—!
Rody
It's a trap!
Daggers from the wall!
Daggers from the wall!
Yuki
Aah!
Rody
Look out!
Haa!
Haa!
Rody
...Man, that hurts.
Got me in the shoulder.
Got me in the shoulder.
Yuki
Rody... You protected me?
Yuki
...The children!
Druke
They're fine.
Druke
Urgh, that really hurts.
A few of 'em got me.
A few of 'em got me.
Marcel
G-got you?
Are you gonna be okay...?
Are you gonna be okay...?
Druke
Hah. Trust me, kid. These little things
are like pinpricks to an Urg Roan.
are like pinpricks to an Urg Roan.
Yuki
Why would you go so far for us?
You're mercenaries.
You're mercenaries.
Yuki
No matter the pretty things you say, in
the end, you only think of yourselves.
the end, you only think of yourselves.
Yuki
In the end, people only ever use one
another for their own benefit. So why...
another for their own benefit. So why...
Rody
Good question. This hurts something
fierce, and we're not even getting paid.
fierce, and we're not even getting paid.
Rody
I don't get it myself. But you haven't done
anything wrong. You're just a teacher.
anything wrong. You're just a teacher.
Rody
If we let you die to save ourselves, I'd
never be able to sleep at night.
never be able to sleep at night.
Rody
I'm sure Druke feels the same way.
Right?
Right?
Druke
Yup. And if we can't save a bunch of kids,
then how can we call ourselves warriors?
then how can we call ourselves warriors?
Rody
You'd do anything to keep them safe
too, right?
too, right?
Rody
That's what strength's for, after all.
Yuki
Right... You're right.
Druke
H-hey, come on! Don't pull my hair!
You're gonna undo my braids!
You're gonna undo my braids!
Rody
Haha. Looks like the kids have gotten
pretty attached to you, partner.
pretty attached to you, partner.
Druke
It's not funny! Hey, you! Don't mess with
my sword! That's dangerous!
my sword! That's dangerous!
Yuki
All the children look up to warriors.
As much as I hate to admit it.
As much as I hate to admit it.
Druke
Look up to us, eh...guess I was the same,
way back— Hands off my ears, dang it!
way back— Hands off my ears, dang it!
Rody
It looks like the space behind the wall
is an armory of some kind.
is an armory of some kind.
Rody
Well, it's more like a dumping ground.
All of these are too rusty to be used.
All of these are too rusty to be used.
Yuki
They may be the belongings of the people
imprisoned here.
imprisoned here.
Druke
Stop running around! If you get lost,
you won't be able to get home, you know!
you won't be able to get home, you know!
Rody
Haha. Looks like Druke has his hands
full with the kids.
full with the kids.
Rody
Hm? Hey, this staff looks pretty new.
It's shaped like a snowflake.
It's shaped like a snowflake.
Yuki
That's...
The Witch's staff, I suppose.
The Witch's staff, I suppose.
Yuki
The Winter Witch. She froze castles solid,
and stole children to keep herself strong.
and stole children to keep herself strong.
Rody
Wow, it's that strong? Maybe we should
hold onto it. Still seems usable, after all.
hold onto it. Still seems usable, after all.
Rody
You know a lot about magic, right?
Maybe you could use it?
Maybe you could use it?
Yuki
I'm afraid not. And it could be very
dangerous if one of the kids touches it.
dangerous if one of the kids touches it.
Yuki
I suggest we leave it here.
Yuki
The Witch might get mad if we touch it.
She's a terribly...terribly cruel monster.
She's a terribly...terribly cruel monster.
Rody
Have you met the Witch?
Yuki
...
...No. Never.
...No. Never.
Rody
Then who knows what she's like? Rumors
have a way of growing on their own.
have a way of growing on their own.
Yuki
...
Rody
If her staff's here, I bet she's really
missing it, too.
missing it, too.
Rody
If we bring it back to her, maybe we
can be friends.
can be friends.
Rody
Don't worry. She could turn out to be
a lot nicer than people say.
a lot nicer than people say.
Yuki
...Maybe you're right.
Yuki
Maybe she's not such a bad person
after all.
after all.
Yuki
...Thanks, Rody.
Druke
Okay, kids, head count! Let's move out!
Phew. Dealing with monsters is easier...
Phew. Dealing with monsters is easier...
Scene 8
Rody
How long does this storeroom go on,
anyway?
anyway?
Druke
Dunno. There sure are a lot of weapons
down here, though.
down here, though.
Yuki
...!
That sword...
That sword...
Rody
What is it?
Yuki
...Look.
Druke
Huh? It's got some kind of...evil-looking
aura hanging around it.
aura hanging around it.
Yuki
The grudge of the souls wandering the
labyrinth permeates the blade.
labyrinth permeates the blade.
Yuki
The despair and hatred they felt, trapped
in this pit of no escape.
in this pit of no escape.
Yuki
These weapons are imbued with their
owners' hatred and rage.
owners' hatred and rage.
Yuki
The master of this labyrinth is using it
to mass-produce cursed weapons.
to mass-produce cursed weapons.
Druke
That's twisted!
Rody
Sounds like we have even more questions
for the Baron to answer when we get out.
for the Baron to answer when we get out.
Yuki
First, we need to escape.
...Hm? That light...
...Hm? That light...
Marcel
It's the outside! Light from outside!
Rody
It's the exit!
Yuki
Thank you both so much. Now we can
get the children back to their fam—
get the children back to their fam—
???
Gooooaaaaa!
Druke
What the?!
Yuki
It's a golem!
A powerful magical construct!
A powerful magical construct!
Golem
Gooooo!
Druke
Damn, it's strong! I blocked the blow, but
my sword's got cracks in it!
my sword's got cracks in it!
Rody
Yuki! We'll hold it off.
You get the kids to safety!
You get the kids to safety!
Yuki
Don't be ridiculous!
You can't fight that thing!
You can't fight that thing!
Druke
Rody, get around behind it!
Rody
Haa!
Dang, not a scratch!
Dang, not a scratch!
Golem
Gaaaa!
Druke
Damn...!
We need to buy time!
We need to buy time!
Rody
At least until the kids get out, yeah.
Yuki
(Their attacks aren't doing anything to it!
At this rate, they'll...)
At this rate, they'll...)
Golem
Goaaaaa!
Druke
Ugh, it's pushing me back!
Yuki
(But if I use my power...
If they come to fear me, then...)
If they come to fear me, then...)
Rody
Yuki, what are you doing?!
Hurry up and run!
Hurry up and run!
Yuki
...Get back, you two!
Druke
Wha—
Whoa!
Whoa!
Rody
Wah!
Golem
Gooo...
Rody
The golem just...froze and shattered
apart!
apart!
Druke
Yuki, did you do that? ...Hm?
Hey, your clothes...
Hey, your clothes...
Rody
Yuki, are you...
Yuki
Yes. I'm sorry for lying to you.
But the "evil" Winter Witch is well-known.
But the "evil" Winter Witch is well-known.
Druke
You should have told us sooner! That
thing nearly turned us into paste!
thing nearly turned us into paste!
Yuki
I'm sorry. The rumors are baseless, but
still, I didn't want you to fear me...
still, I didn't want you to fear me...
Yuki
That's what always happens. I was even
framed for the disappearances, too.
framed for the disappearances, too.
Rody
I see...
Druke
Then hey, want to get to the bottom of it
with us? It'd be great havin' you along.
with us? It'd be great havin' you along.
Rody
We're working for the Red Dragon
Knights in secret.
Knights in secret.
Rody
We're here to solve the disappearances
and re-stabilize the Barony.
and re-stabilize the Barony.
Rody
We'd appreciate your help, and I'm sure
the kids would, too.
the kids would, too.
Yuki
I'm sorry, but I plan to leave the Barony
as soon as possible.
as soon as possible.
Children
Huh?
Yuki
I'm a criminal, after all.
I can't stay here anymore.
I can't stay here anymore.
Rody
Well, then...
Why not come to Rigland with us?
Why not come to Rigland with us?
Yuki
Rigland?
Rody
You should join us! Then we can fight
together, to save Erden.
together, to save Erden.
Rody
That power everyone feared can be put
to use for the good of the whole world!
to use for the good of the whole world!
Yuki
...Put to use?
Rody
Yeah. We could definitely use your power
to stop the Pandemonium.
to stop the Pandemonium.
Yuki
Use my power... I see, Rody.
In the end, you're just like all the rest.
In the end, you're just like all the rest.
Corrupt Lord
You're a genius, Yuki. Ha ha ha... Using
your power, none will dare oppose me.
your power, none will dare oppose me.
Twisted Noble
You're the only mage I've heard of that
can freeze castle walls. How useful!
can freeze castle walls. How useful!
Cruel General
You're a tool to defend this kingdom with.
Be silent and do as I say!
Be silent and do as I say!
Baron Yarrell
How dare you disobey me! Have you
forgotten your purpose here?!
forgotten your purpose here?!
Yuki
...I've had enough of being put to use.
It's too bad. We could have been friends.
It's too bad. We could have been friends.
Marcel
Ah! Where are you going?!
Everyone, follow Miss Yuki!
Everyone, follow Miss Yuki!
Children
Yeah!
Rody
Yuki! Kids!
Wait!
Wait!
Druke
Damn, the flow of souls from the
labyrinth is blocking my view!
labyrinth is blocking my view!
Rody
We'll have to go after them!
Monster
Grrr...
Druke
A monster?!
Rody
It's blocking the path. Why now?!
???
Now you've done it...
Crimson Crestbearer.
Crimson Crestbearer.
Rody
Who's there?!
???
I am Argento, the Silvered Forgefire.
An Aeon Lord.
An Aeon Lord.
Druke
An Aeon Lord?!
Argento
You destroyed my golem, and undid the
spell on my foundry.
spell on my foundry.
Argento
Look at all these souls you've wasted.
Look at them!
Look at them!
Argento
Top-grade materials to forge the most
powerful weapons!
powerful weapons!
Argento
And you just let them dissipate into
nothingness!
nothingness!
Druke
Materials? Those are people's lives you're
talking about, scum!
talking about, scum!
Argento
Was it you who shattered my golem,
Crestbearer?
Crestbearer?
Rody
(I can't risk this creep getting wind of
Yuki and the kids.)
Yuki and the kids.)
Rody
...Yeah, it was me. Did it in one hit.
It was easy.
It was easy.
Argento
You...!
Damn you!
Damn you!
Rody
Come on, Argento! Come at me!
I'll break you just like your golem!
I'll break you just like your golem!
Argento
...I have no intention of crossing blades
with you, Crestbearer.
with you, Crestbearer.
Rody
What?
Argento
To fill the world with chaos, suffering,
and hatred. That's how I work!
and hatred. That's how I work!
Monster
Graaaaah!
Druke
What the?!
Argento
I've summoned a whole host of monsters.
They'll disperse into the Barony soon.
They'll disperse into the Barony soon.
Rody
Argento...!
Druke
You bastard!
Argento
How ironic. By opposing an Aeon Lord,
you've brought death to these people.
you've brought death to these people.
Argento
Their blood is on your hands...
"Hero". Ahahahaha!
"Hero". Ahahahaha!
Druke
Damn it, he's gone!
Rody
Into the town! Hurry!
Scene 9
Rody
Phew... Well, that's the biggest ones,
at least.
at least.
Druke
That bastard really summoned a whole
bunch of 'em, huh... Hm?
bunch of 'em, huh... Hm?
Alira
Ha!
Yaah!
Yaah!
Monster
Gruuu!
Alira
Honestly! There's no end to them.
Druke
A-Alira!
We finally found you!
We finally found you!
Alira
Ah, Drukey. So you two made it out, huh?
Good for you.
Good for you.
Druke
Why, you little—!
Alira
Wow, you're in rough shape.
Poor things.
Poor things.
Druke
Yeah, well, I've still got enough left to
kick your ass.
kick your ass.
Alira
Drukey...
Druke
Oh, you wanna go now?!
Alira
Look at this dagger. Do you recognize
this power inside it?
this power inside it?
Druke
That's...a grudge, right? Same as we saw
in the labyrinth.
in the labyrinth.
Alira
So then you saw what the Baron and the
Aeon Lord were doing down there.
Aeon Lord were doing down there.
Rody
Alira... Who are you, really?
Alira
Just your average, everyday assassin.
Druke
Pretty casual about it, huh?
Alira
It's a necessary evil. Especially in a world
with weapons like these in it.
with weapons like these in it.
Alira
Cursed blades like this have been showing
up in black markets across the land.
up in black markets across the land.
Alira
Hymelia outlawed them immediately.
They're a revolutionary's dream, after all.
They're a revolutionary's dream, after all.
Alira
You could overthrow a kingdom easily
with a blade like this.
with a blade like this.
Alira
But even that was too little, too late.
Alira
I got a commission to investigate where
all the weapons were coming from...
all the weapons were coming from...
Rody
And it turned out to be the Barony of
Yarrell.
Yarrell.
Alira
Right. The Baron sold his people's lives
to the Aeon Lord Argento for weapons.
to the Aeon Lord Argento for weapons.
Alira
He opposed Bergaria with some of them,
and sold the rest for gold.
and sold the rest for gold.
Alira
The caravan I destroyed was smuggling
more of these weapons out into the world.
more of these weapons out into the world.
Rody
So the Baron was behind it all.
Druke
Selling his own people to an Aeon Lord...
He's the worst kind of scum.
He's the worst kind of scum.
Rody
Well, now we know the truth.
Druke
Now all we have to do is clear out these
monsters that came into town.
monsters that came into town.
Alira
I'll help out.
Druke
No thanks. We've had enough of your
"help" already.
"help" already.
Alira
Oh, Drukey...
You're so cruel to me...
You're so cruel to me...
Druke
Enough fake crying. If you want to help
us, first tell us who you're working for.
us, first tell us who you're working for.
Alira
I can't do that, but it's someone who will
benefit from stopping the cursed weapons.
benefit from stopping the cursed weapons.
Alira
My objective was to investigate the baron,
and to make an ally of the Winter Witch.
and to make an ally of the Winter Witch.
Alira
She and the Baron had a falling-out,
so I thought I could win her over.
so I thought I could win her over.
Alira
But she was imprisoned in the labyrinth
just before I arrived. Awful timing.
just before I arrived. Awful timing.
Alira
I decided I might as well take down a
shipment of cursed weapons.
shipment of cursed weapons.
Alira
Then I'd pretend to be a survivor, and let
the guards bring me right to the Baron...
the guards bring me right to the Baron...
Alira
But instead, I found you two! I could tell
you were something special.
you were something special.
Alira
So then I thought, why don't I have these
two go into the labyrinth for me?
two go into the labyrinth for me?
Druke
How does that follow?!
Alira
The labyrinth is dangerous, isn't it? If I
died, my mission would be a failure.
died, my mission would be a failure.
Alira
I figured if anyone could free the
Winter Witch, it would be you two.
Winter Witch, it would be you two.
Alira
But since you're alone, I guess she must
have died before you got to her, huh?
have died before you got to her, huh?
Rody
No, she's alive.
Alira
Huh? Really?
Then why isn't she with you?
Then why isn't she with you?
Rody
Well, you see...
Alira
So she reacted badly to the word
"use" and ran off, huh?
"use" and ran off, huh?
Rody
Yeah, that's right.
Alira
Mhm. That's entirely your fault.
Rody
Huh? It is?
Alira
Well, yeah! It sounded like you wanted
her power, not her. So insensitive!
her power, not her. So insensitive!
Alira
Think about it. Everyone only ever sees
her power, right? The Witch's power?
her power, right? The Witch's power?
Alira
She thought you two were different. That
you saw her, not her power.
you saw her, not her power.
Alira
That's why she opened up to you. But
then you went and said that! How cruel.
then you went and said that! How cruel.
Alira
Many people feared her, but I'm sure just
as many wanted to exploit her power.
as many wanted to exploit her power.
Alira
Authority figures used her for their dirty
work, and made her carry the blame.
work, and made her carry the blame.
Alira
Yuki, that kind girl who loves children—
She must have deep scars on her heart.
She must have deep scars on her heart.
Alira
Is it any wonder she's sensitive to words
like "put to use"?
like "put to use"?
Rody
I see... I really said something awful, huh?
Druke
Pretty words, from someone who wanted
to use Yuki's power herself.
to use Yuki's power herself.
Alira
True. But that's exactly why I wouldn't
have spoken so carelessly.
have spoken so carelessly.
Alira
I would touch her heart gently, carefully,
and heal where she's hurt.
and heal where she's hurt.
Alira
A soft touch here, a gentle nudge there...
Until finally, without even noticing it...
Until finally, without even noticing it...
Alira
Her heart and soul would belong to me.
Druke
Ugh, that's cold. How's an assassin get
to know so much about feelings, anyway?
to know so much about feelings, anyway?
Alira
You're kidding, right? A skilled assassin
knows the heart better than anyone.
knows the heart better than anyone.
Alira
We need to get close to our targets.
Ensure they trust us.
Ensure they trust us.
Alira
Just like you two trusted me.
You want another hug, Drukey?
You want another hug, Drukey?
Druke
Y-you stay away from me.
Rody
I'll pass, too, thanks.
Alira
My, you've learned so much! Now, then.
Shall we deal with these monsters?
Shall we deal with these monsters?
Rody
Gah! What's that chill?!
Alira
That must be Yuki's magic. She's fighting
something.
something.
Druke
Whoa, look there! There's a giant ice
pillar in the town square!
pillar in the town square!
Alira
I think we just found where Yuki is!
Scene 10
Yuki
I've frozen all the monsters around here
into an ice wall.
into an ice wall.
Yuki
But stay alert. Marcel, keep the children
in the center. Don't leave my side.
in the center. Don't leave my side.
Yuki
Just a little longer, alright?
The monsters are almost gone.
The monsters are almost gone.
Yuki
(And then, once the town is safe, I'll
be leaving you forever.)
be leaving you forever.)
Yuki
(I can never come back here, after all.)
Yuki
(It's nothing to be sad about. I should
be used to this by now.)
be used to this by now.)
Yuki
(I'll go somewhere else. They'll covet the
Winter Witch's power. I'll be put to use...)
Winter Witch's power. I'll be put to use...)
Yuki
(Be feared, hated, and chased out again.
Just like every other time.)
Just like every other time.)
Yuki
(This is how it is. How it will always be.
...It's time I made my peace with it.)
...It's time I made my peace with it.)
Rody
Yuki!
Yuki
Rody?!
Yuki
Stay back!
Druke
Hey, whoa, don't point that thing at us!
That's dangerous!
That's dangerous!
Yuki
You...you're no different from all the rest!
You just want to use me!
You just want to use me!
Yuki
You plied me with kind words, opened my
heart... All so you could get to me.
heart... All so you could get to me.
Yuki
And then, once you were done using me,
you'd turn me out, just like the rest!
you'd turn me out, just like the rest!
Yuki
Like the lords who used me for conquest,
or suppression, or war.
or suppression, or war.
Yuki
The Baron was kind to me at first, too.
He told me he was different from the rest.
He told me he was different from the rest.
Yuki
He promised to only ever use my power
to defend his people if Bergaria invaded.
to defend his people if Bergaria invaded.
Yuki
That lasted until he told me to bury a
city under an avalanche.
city under an avalanche.
Yuki
I refused. I would never turn my power
on people who hadn't done anything!
on people who hadn't done anything!
Yuki
The Baron's attitude changed immediately.
He, and everyone else, turned on me.
He, and everyone else, turned on me.
Yuki
I was chased out of the manor house and
made to live in a tower in the forest.
made to live in a tower in the forest.
Yuki
I was told I could live there and teach
magic, and I thought things were okay...
magic, and I thought things were okay...
Yuki
But looking back now, I was just being
framed for the disappearances.
framed for the disappearances.
Yuki
It was all to set up rumors that I was
kidnapping the children.
kidnapping the children.
Yuki
And eventually, the parents snapped and
had me thrown in the labyrinth...
had me thrown in the labyrinth...
Yuki
I've had enough. I won't let anyone use
me ever again. I'm sick of being a weapon!
me ever again. I'm sick of being a weapon!
Rody
I'm sorry for what I said. I didn't think
about your feelings at all.
about your feelings at all.
Rody
But I asked you to join us because of
how kind a person you are.
how kind a person you are.
Rody
I've met plenty of super-powerful people
who use their power for evil.
who use their power for evil.
Rody
To destroy, not protect. For themselves,
not for others. To kill, not to save.
not for others. To kill, not to save.
Rody
I know you'd never use your power
like that, Yuki.
like that, Yuki.
Rody
I could tell as soon as I saw you
protecting the kids.
protecting the kids.
Rody
I'll ask one more time.
Won't you join us?
Won't you join us?
Rody
We'll never ask you to use your power
in a way you don't want to.
in a way you don't want to.
Rody
It's entirely up to you. We'll respect
whatever you choose.
whatever you choose.
Druke
Trust me, this guy doesn't have a lying
bone in his body. You can believe him.
bone in his body. You can believe him.
Yuki
(Maybe they are different from the rest.)
Yuki
(I can tell that much. But—)
Druke
Hey, we've got more monsters!
Alira
Flying ones this time. They're trying to
crack the pillars and free their friends.
crack the pillars and free their friends.
Children
Aaah!
Druke
The shards are flying everywhere!
Yuki
Look out, children!
Yuki
(No...my magic is putting them all in
danger!)
danger!)
Yuki
(I'll blow the shards away with— No!
I won't make it in time!)
I won't make it in time!)
Rody
Nngh, that hurts!
Yuki
Rody! Not again!
Rody
What can I say? Seems like today's a
stabby kind of day.
stabby kind of day.
Druke
Hah, that was a close one.
Good job, partner.
Good job, partner.
Alira
Why not trust in them, Yuki? It won't be
often you get a chance like this.
often you get a chance like this.
Rody
Come on. Don't you want to see a new
world?
world?
Yuki
A new world?
Rody
One with no Pandemonium. A kinder,
more peaceful world.
more peaceful world.
Rody
Maybe even a world without war at all.
Doesn't that sound great?
Doesn't that sound great?
Rody
If we work together, I'm sure we can
make it a reality.
make it a reality.
Rody
Come with us, Yuki.
Yuki
Can I...really believe in you?
Rody...
Rody...
Alira
(What exactly does he mean, a world
with no Pandemonium?)
with no Pandemonium?)
Alira
(Is he saying he could do something
like that?)
like that?)
Druke
(Yeah. If anyone can make that dream a
reality, it's him.)
reality, it's him.)
Alira
(But there's just no way. Only the Hero
of the Crest...could...)
of the Crest...could...)
Druke
A-ahem! Come on, there are still some
monsters left. We can talk later, partner!
monsters left. We can talk later, partner!
Alira
(What a clumsy attempt to change the
subject.)
subject.)
Alira
You'd make an awful assassin, Drukey.
Druke
Like I'd ever want to be a good one.
Come on, man! On your feet already!
Come on, man! On your feet already!
Yuki
Let him rest for now.
Druke
Hey, I get he's injured, but without him,
we're gonna be overrun.
we're gonna be overrun.
Yuki
I'll handle the rest.
Yuki
Now's the time for me to use my power...
Of my own free will, as your ally.
Of my own free will, as your ally.
Scene 11
Yuki
Phew.
That's the last of them.
That's the last of them.
Alira
Wow, that was amazing!
You're amazing, Yuki!
You're amazing, Yuki!
Rody
So that's the power of the Winter Witch...
Druke
Heh. Looks like we've been upstaged,
huh, partner?
huh, partner?
Yuki
Now we can start treating the wounded.
Starting with you, Rody.
Starting with you, Rody.
Rody
Thanks. Druke was hurt down in the pit...
Alira, can you— huh?
Alira, can you— huh?
Rody
She's gone...
Druke
Nothing strange about that, is there?
Druke
Maybe we'll get lucky, and she'll never
come back.
come back.
Rody
Come on, let's go look for her.
Druke
Aw, why? After what she did to us, I'm
glad to see the back of her.
glad to see the back of her.
Rody
There's something I want to ask her.
Baron Yarrell
Gh...what was that sudden flood of
monsters?
monsters?
Baron Yarrell
Those damned beasts injured my leg...
I can barely walk.
I can barely walk.
Alira
Oh, if it isn't your Lordship!
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Baron Yarrell
You...the assassin that attacked the
caravan!
caravan!
Baron Yarrell
It seems my luck has run out.
Alira
There's one thing I want to ask you.
Do you mind?
Do you mind?
Baron Yarrell
...What is it.
Alira
What made you sell your precious citizens
to an Aeon Lord, of all things?
to an Aeon Lord, of all things?
Alira
I looked into you. You were a fair, wise,
well-liked leader.
well-liked leader.
Alira
So what happened? How'd you fall so
far, so fast?
far, so fast?
Baron Yarrell
Because fairness and wisdom mean
nothing with Bergaria at our threshold!
nothing with Bergaria at our threshold!
Baron Yarrell
I traded a few lives for the safety and
security of many. And I would again!
security of many. And I would again!
Alira
I'd never make a deal like that
if I were a leader.
if I were a leader.
Baron Yarrell
Hah. Easy enough to say,
for one of your birth.
for one of your birth.
Baron Yarrell
But I could not bear to see my people
crushed under Bergaria's heel!
crushed under Bergaria's heel!
Alira
Is that so?
Well, lucky you. You won't have to.
Well, lucky you. You won't have to.
Baron Yarrell
Hrgk...!
Alira
Your kingdom will fall.
But you won't be there to see it.
But you won't be there to see it.
Scene 12
Druke
Hey, there she is!
I found Alira!
I found Alira!
Alira
Ooh, Drukey! You came to get me?
How sweet of you!
How sweet of you!
Druke
Only because my partner has business
with you.
with you.
Rody
We've been looking everywhere for you.
Hey, so, Alira...
Hey, so, Alira...
Alira
Oh, Rody, are you confessing to me?
You scamp! What about your wife?
You scamp! What about your wife?
Rody
Won't you come to Rigland with us?
Druke
What?!
Rody
We're working for the Red Dragon
Knights. The pay's pretty good.
Knights. The pay's pretty good.
Rody
You're a strong fighter, and you can
read people in ways Druke and I can't.
read people in ways Druke and I can't.
Druke
Yeah, because she's an assassin who's
gonna stab us in the back!
gonna stab us in the back!
Rody
But without Alira, we wouldn't have met
Yuki or solved the disappearances.
Yuki or solved the disappearances.
Rody
She did lie to us, but only to fulfill her
mission.
mission.
Druke
Well, maybe, but...
Alira
...I see how it is! You got a taste, and now
you just can't stay away, hmm? ♪
you just can't stay away, hmm? ♪
Alira
Sure, I'll travel with you!
I've taken a bit of a liking to you, myself!
I've taken a bit of a liking to you, myself!
Rody
Really? Great!
Good to have you!
Good to have you!
Druke
Are you serious? She's gonna take our
heads off in our sleep someday.
heads off in our sleep someday.
Alira
Don't worry, Drukey-poo, I would never.
Who would pay money for your head?
Who would pay money for your head?
Druke
What was that?!
Rody
I'll ask you again too, Yuki.
Will you come to Rigland with us?
Will you come to Rigland with us?
Yuki
...I think—
Children
Miss Yuki!
Yuki
Children?
What is it, everyone?
What is it, everyone?
Marcel
Looks like all our folks want to bring us
home to make sure we're okay.
home to make sure we're okay.
Marcel
So, before that, we wanted to say thanks.
Woman
Ema! Oh, Ema!
I'm so glad you're alright!
I'm so glad you're alright!
Man
We were so worried!
Yuki
...
Man
I'm so glad you're safe...
Oh, Ema...
Oh, Ema...
Woman
I'll never let you out of my sight again.
Now, let's go home!
Now, let's go home!
Yuki
...
Marcel's Mother
Marcel?
Marcel!
Marcel!
Marcel's Mother
Oh, thank the gods!
You're safe!
You're safe!
Marcel's Mother
Come here, Marcel. We're going home!
Marcel
Hang on, Mama.
Marcel's Mother
Huh?
Marcel
It's not the gods you should thank.
It's Miss Yuki.
It's Miss Yuki.
Marcel's Mother
...
Marcel
You all saw it, right? She protected us
kids from all those monsters!
kids from all those monsters!
Man
But isn't she the one who stole you away
in the first place? I'm sure she—
in the first place? I'm sure she—
Marcel
The Baron stole us and threw us in his
pit. Miss Yuki had nothing to do with it.
pit. Miss Yuki had nothing to do with it.
Woman
The Baron did?
No, there must be some mistake...
No, there must be some mistake...
Marcel
We only got out because of Miss Yuki and
these two brave warriors.
these two brave warriors.
Marcel
We heard how you all dragged her to
the Baron when it wasn't even her fault.
the Baron when it wasn't even her fault.
Marcel
Isn't there something you ought to say
to her?
to her?
Woman
But the Baron made announcements that
the Witch was doing evil in her tower.
the Witch was doing evil in her tower.
Woman
He said she was behind the kidnappings,
without a doubt.
without a doubt.
Man
What were we supposed to do? Our kids
were missing! We were panicking!
were missing! We were panicking!
Yuki
...
Woman
We're the real victims here!
Man
This whole thing is the Baron's fault, isn't
it?! Blame him, not us!
it?! Blame him, not us!
Marcel
This is too much! We're sorry, Miss Yuki!
We'll apologize, if no one else will!
We'll apologize, if no one else will!
Children
Please forgive us, Miss Yuki!
Adults
...
Yuki
That's enough.
I'm just glad you're all alright.
I'm just glad you're all alright.
Yuki
...I have a new, very important job to do,
so I'm going on a journey. To Rigland.
so I'm going on a journey. To Rigland.
Rody
!
Yuki
I'll be back when my job is done.
So don't slack on your studies.
So don't slack on your studies.
Children
Yes, Miss!
Rody
Thanks, Yuki!
Druke
Welcome to the party!
Alira
Hey, where's my welcome?
Marcel's Mother
Um...
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry!
Yuki
...
Marcel's Mother
I'm so sorry... For doubting you.
Yuki
...Don't mention it.
Take care of Marcel.
Take care of Marcel.
Druke
Snnnrrrrk...
Zzz...
Zzz...
Alira
Well! So much for not being able to sleep
with me around.
with me around.
Yuki
It's no wonder he's exhausted, after all
that. Look, Rody's out too.
that. Look, Rody's out too.
Druke
(Heh, fooled them. Looks like I can even
pull one over on an assassin if I try!)
pull one over on an assassin if I try!)
Druke
(I don't trust you, Alira! You'll try
something someday, and I'll be there...)
something someday, and I'll be there...)
Yuki
I've been meaning to ask.
What are you writing over there?
What are you writing over there?
Alira
Oh, just a little poem. I've got a
sweetheart back home, you see...hee hee.
sweetheart back home, you see...hee hee.
Druke
(Huh, I guess she's not entirely
heartless after all.)
heartless after all.)
Yuki
A poem? Have you studied poetry?
Alira
I study anything that could come in handy
in my work. You want to hear some?
in my work. You want to hear some?
Yuki
Are you sure?
Isn't it for your lover?
Isn't it for your lover?
Alira
It's fine, it's fine! Okay, here goes.
A-hem...
A-hem...
Alira
To my dearest, with eyes of blue frost
and hands of tender lily white...
and hands of tender lily white...
Alira
My loveliest one, with gaze of passion
hot and whisper soft...
hot and whisper soft...
Druke
Pfft—
Hahahaha!
Hahahaha!
Alira
Ah! Drukey, you were awake this whole
time?!
time?!
Druke
I couldn't keep up the act any longer,
hearing such crap poetry!
hearing such crap poetry!
Alira
You bully!
See if I read you any more!
See if I read you any more!
Alira
(You're so cute, Drukey. A child could
see right through that act of yours.)
see right through that act of yours.)
Alira
(They're all so carefree. No one even
noticed that my "poem" is a code.)
noticed that my "poem" is a code.)
Alira
(It was a risk, but it looks like they have
no idea about my true objective...)
no idea about my true objective...)
Letter
――Beginning mission report.
Letter
The Winter Witch is under observation,
and the Baron of Yarrell is dead.
and the Baron of Yarrell is dead.
Letter
I also encountered the Hero of the Crest,
who may be more powerful than the Witch.
who may be more powerful than the Witch.
Letter
I've infiltrated his party. If possible, I will
attempt to subvert him to our cause.
attempt to subvert him to our cause.
Letter
For the glory of Bergaria.